Glossary / Heading hierarchy
Heading hierarchy: what it means
One h1, then h2 for sections, h3 inside them. Skipping levels confuses screen readers and outlines.
How it shows up when you build
- Structure the page: One h1, then h2 for sections, h3 inside them. Skipping levels confuses screen readers and outlines.
A tip
- List sections in the prompt as an ordered list so the model keeps the order.
Practise it
Build it with an AI tool and check the result in these exercises:
- 4. Structure the page (Sections and headings)
Related terms
Accessibility, Anchor link, Anchor links, Audit, Call to action, Checks, h1, h2